Before I get into tonight's game, I just want to say a few words about last night's semi final between Uruguay and Holland.
It was a fantastic game, and some of the goals were out of this world!
Giovanni Van Bronckhorst's opener could possibly be the goal of the tournament, it was the cleanest strike of the Jabulani I have seen at this World Cup. For me though, Carlos Tevez's rocket against Mexico is still shading it.
Diego Forlan's equaliser wasn't half bad either! Some may say the goalkeeper should have done better but if you look at it a few times you can see a last second swerve on the ball that changes its direction. Forlan should definetly be in the World Cup best XI, he and David Villa have been the best two strikers at this tournament.
As for the result, 3-2 is probably a fair reflection of the game as the Dutch were just about the better team. They played the better football in the first half and after soaking up a bit of pressure early in the second they proved to be the better side on the night.
I wanted to see the Dutch progress as I have a fascination with a Holland/Germany final.
It could be tasty enough, and i'l be backing Mark Van Bommel to get a red card in the final if Germany get there. He gave the dirtiest footballing display of World Cup 2010. How did he only get booked for Dissent!?? He was kicking every Uruguay player he seen last night!
Germany vs. Spain
Oh how I am looking forward to this one!
Germany are looking better and better every game they play. After destroying England and Argentina who could bet against them getting to the Final or even winning the World Cup. I wouldn't!
They look so good going forward and are well equipped at the back. They have been the dominant team at this tournamnet.
Miroslav Klose is just one goal away from equalling Ronaldo's all-time scoring record of 15. He would be a good bet to score the first tonight, although I doubt you will get a good price for him.
As for Spain, I think they should drop Torres. He has had a very poor tournament and he is clearly not 100% fit. Maybe Villa could play up front on his own with someone playing in the hole behind him. Cesc Fabregas is certain to miss out tonight, and if the game goes to extra-time this could prove costly.
This game isn't going to be as one sided as Germany's other games but I can see them being better than Spain on the night.
I'm predicting a 2-1 win for the Germans. Wether it is in 90 minutes or not is another question!
This game has the potential to be a cracker. Fingers crossed.
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